【題目】We all know what it means when a nice envelope lands in your mailbox: Someone’s getting married, and they’re hoping that you can be there for the big day. While saying yes to the invitation is a relatively straightforward process, things can get a bit awkward if you’re not so sure about attending. 【1】. To help you get out of these formal engagements without feeling awkward, we’ve consulted Katie Balmer, a leading wedding expert in Scotland.

Follow the format

The level of formality should be informed by the way that the invitation was sent.【2】, you should decline via post. If the message came in an email, a simple email expressing your regrets will do.

Don’t put off your response

If you already know that you can’t make it for whatever reason, don’t hesitate to let the happy couple know why. “It is very important to respond in. good time.【3】,” says Balmer.

【4】

While it’s a nice gesture to offer a reason for your refusal, there’s no need to be extreme. A simple response will do, and it’s an especially bad idea to emphasize your reason if it’s cost-related. It will establish nothing beyond making the couple feel bad.

Don’t change your decision

【5】, it is important to stick to that decision. “Going back and forth only adds to the inconvenience for the soon-to-be newlyweds,” says Balmer. “As long as you are honest and timely, the bride and groom should understand.”

A. Make it up to the couple

B. Be brief in your explanation

C. If the offer was sent to you by mail

D. Do not leave it until the last possible moment

E. Once the decision not to attend the wedding has been decided

F. Otherwise, you risk adding to the couplers last-minute wedding stress

G. Turning down a wedding is a situation where you can feel very personal

【答案】

【1】G

【2】C

【3】D

【4】B

【5】E

【解析】這篇短文介紹如果接到婚禮邀請，如果沒有時間要及時拒絕，不要拖延，也不要來回變化。

【1】考查上下文推理能力。根據(jù)上一句提到不確定參加的話，事情會變得很尷尬。推知下一句要表達拒絕婚禮會怎么樣。G項意思是：拒絕婚禮是一種讓你覺得很私人的情況。符合語境。故選G.

【2】考查上下文推理能力。根據(jù)這一段標題是按照格式來做。設空處后一句也是其中一種假設，推知該處也可以是一種假設。C項意思是：如果郵寄給你，你應該通過郵寄來拒絕。放在此處符合語境。故選C.

【3】考查上下文推理能力。根據(jù)本段的標題“不要拖延你的回復”，以及本段意思是說如果確定自己無法參加，不要拖延，盡快地讓對方知道。D項意思是：Balmer說:“不要把它留到最后一個可能的時刻。”符合本段語境。故選D.

【4】考查上下文推理能力。根據(jù)本段中的“A simple response will do”，可知本段表達自己的解釋要簡短。B項意思是：你的解釋要簡短。符合語境。故選B.

【5】考查上下文推理能力。根據(jù)標題“不要改變決定”，以及下文提到開會反復會給新婚夫婦帶來不便。E項意思是：一旦決定不參加婚禮，重要的是要堅持這個決定。符合語境。故選E.

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